Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

candler

/kˈændəlɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.23 in modern English

Syllables: can-dler
IPA: /kˈændəlɚ/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who makes candles; a chandler.

noun

A device for candling.

name

A surname originating as an occupation for a candlemaker.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A maker of candles is very properly called a candler; however, (as observed before) ch is seldom pronounced in this parish."
"An egg candler used in a light room can be easily made […]"

Etymology

From Middle English candelere, equivalent to candle (noun) + -er.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: candelere

Usage

Inflected Forms

candlers (plural)

Phrases

Candler County

Synonyms

chandler

Questions

How do you pronounce candler?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈændəlɚ/.
What does candler mean?: A person who makes candles; a chandler.
Where does candler come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce candler

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